Fashola Appointed Bencher of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- By Metropolix ~
- April 2, 2026 --
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— Babatunde Raji Fashola
By Bunmi Onakan
Former Governor of Lagos State and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Raji Fashola has been appointed as a Bencher of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the Body of Benchers.
The appointment, which took effect on March 31, 2026, marks another significant milestone in Fashola’s distinguished legal and public service career. The Body of Benchers is the highest regulatory authority in Nigeria’s legal profession, responsible for the call to the Bar and discipline of legal practitioners.
Fashola, a former Minister of Works and Housing and a respected legal luminary, now joins the elite group entrusted with upholding the standards, ethics, and traditions of the legal profession in Nigeria.
The development has been widely celebrated within legal and political circles, with many describing it as well-deserved recognition of his years of service, integrity, and excellence.
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